The Technical Revolution

There have been many revolutions in the development of western culture, but none will compare to the current technical revolution we are experiencing. Many aspects of western civilization are being affected by the rapid shift toward computer-run societies. Some of these aspects include education, medicine, and aspects of everyday family life. As you progress through this informative presentation, you will be exposed to the greatest revolution in Western Civilization since the industrial revolution. Click on the computers in the picture below that have a red and yellow "new" symbol on them or on the links below the image to enter your journey through the technical revolution of the twentieth century.

 

History of computers and the start of the Revolution by Bill Holec

The Technical Revolution and Education by Sandra Gall

Medical Advances of the Revolution by Whitney Meyer and Erica Schipper

The Generation Gap and the Revoltution by Leslie Medema and Wade Mitchell

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Erica Schipper=eschippe@sunbird.usd.edu

Whitney Meyer=wmeyer@sundance.usd.edu